pet adoption

An adorable 1-year-old pup whose New Jersey owner allegedly tied her up outside an airport 1,000 miles from home — and then left her there as he flew back to the East Coast — has been adopted by a family who spotted her the same day she was abandoned, the animal rescue group that took her in announced Thursday. The…

An animal shelter in San Martin is well over capacity and just running out of room. It’s not unique to the shelter, it’s happening all over the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to Lisa Jenkins, program manager at the County of Santa Clara Animal Care and Control, for some insight.

Hoping to adopt a furry companion, but not sure if they’ll trigger your allergies? Try these tips from an allergist before making a decision.

Meeko — formerly known as Dobby — is a 7-month-old terrier mix who went viral after she was found in poor health. Now, however, she’s living her best life and has even found her fur-ever family.

This year’s Clear the Shelters campaign by NBC and Telemundo stations set a new record pet adoptions.

The singers visited the animal shelter that named a litter of puppies after them.

California Live ventures to L.A.’s only non-profit Cat Café Lounge to introduce some cuddly felines looking for a permanent home.

As NBC4/Telemundo52 continue to combat pet homelessness with their annual Clear the Shelters campaign, California Live’s Jessica Vilchis goes inside LA’s only non-profit Cat Café Lounge to introduce some cuddly felines looking for a permanent home. Get the details and learn how you can help support Clear the Shelters. For more info, visitCatCafeLounge.com AND CleartheShelters.com

As part of NBC and Telemundo’s “Clear the Shelters” campaign and in honor of International Dog Day tomorrow, California Live is helping four-legged friends find their forever homes. Malou Nubla visits The Milo Foundation and meets with the founder, Lynne Tingle for a tour of the shelter and the story behind the organization. Learn the details behind adopting and contributing...

Pineapples, ukuleles, and sunburns. Those are common souvenirs people bring back from Hawaii. But some passengers have special cargo on the way home: shelter dogs.

Pineapples, ukuleles, and sunburns. Those are common souvenirs people bring back from Hawaii. But some passengers have special cargo on the way home: shelter dogs.

It’s that time of year again… NBC4 and Telemundo52 team up to help Clear the Shelters! Jessica Vilchis ventures to Best Friends LA Adoption Center to introduce six furry friends in need of love and a forever home. Learn the details behind adopting and contributing to Clear the Shelters. For more info, please visitCleartheShelters.com

The duality of a veterinarian’s job can be challenging—a vet must be both caring and analytical, combining scientific training and technical skills with empathy, compassion, and sensitivity towards both pets and their humans.

Finding the ideal dog is less about size, and more about personality and lifestyle.

Many houseplants are toxic to animals, and some can have lethal consequences if your dog or cat consumes them. Here are some plant species to steer clear from.

This week marks Pet Appreciation Week and California Live welcomes Animal Lifestyle Expert, Larissa Wohl and four special furry friends that need to find their forever home. Danielle Nottingham and Jessica Vilchis sit with Larissa as she shares tips for adopting and fun summer pet products. For more information on adoption, please visit...RoversRetreat.org...Find a list of featured pet...

The kennels at Oakland’s animal shelter are at capacity due to an unprecedented number of large dogs coming in, city officials said Wednesday.

Saturday, April 30 is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, It’s is a great day. Kira Klapper speaks with Sherri Franklin, Founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco on this.

As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.